Dawn Mountain Dust Off 2026

Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, Golden BC

December 11 - 13, 2026

“You’re going to work hard, laugh hard, and leave better.”

The Golden Nordic Ski Club is excited to host the second annual DM Dust Off.

Where: Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, 1695 Hector Trail, Golden, BC.

When: Friday, December 11 at 4:30 pm until Sunday, December 13 at 3 pm.

Who: This weekend is for adults and mature youth who want to hone their skiing skills, improve their fitness, and have fun with like-minded Nordic skiers. Capped at 45 people to keep it a small-town feel.

What: We will be cross-country skiing, socializing, improving technique and enjoying the start of the season together in a fun way.

Accommodations: Check Tourism Golden’s website for all the options available in Golden.

Cost: The registration fee is $45 plus 5% GST for Golden Nordic Ski Club Members and $80 + 5% GST for non-members.The fees will go up to $55 for members and $100 for non-members after November 30th.

Includes: Being a part of a great community of like-minded cross-country skiers, optional ski lessons, yoga, video analysis, biathlon, trail fees, Saturday chili lunch, Friday night refreshments, and a great kick-start to your ski season.

Schedule:

Friday, December 11, 2026

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm: arrival, sign-in, pick up welcome package
• 4:30 - 6:00 pm: wax your skis one-on-one with a coach - get your questions answered; or go for a ski
• 6:00 - 7:00 pm: welcome, meet & greet, weekend overview, potluck dinner at Chalet - bring to share
• 7:00 - 7:30 pm: guest speaker
• 7:30 - 9:00 pm: social time, BYOB drinks at the Chalet, hot drinks on the house (tea, coffee), music

Saturday, December 12, 2026

• 10:00 am: group & individual warm-up and "seeding" loop to create personal baselining ski test starting order.
• 10:30 am: personal baselining ski test: ski a set distance and compare your time over the weekend and season.
• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: ski improvement sessions offered by a coach.
• 11:00 am- 12:30 pm: informal skiing groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm: lunch at the Chalet; chili and buns provided. Potluck side-dishes optional.
• 2:00 pm: Informal skiing groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
• 2:00 - 3:30 pm: ski improvement sessions with a coach.
• 3:30 - 4:10 pm: video recording of your skiing in Stadium
• 4:14 - 5:00 pm: video analysis with an instructor of your skiing
• 5:30 - 6:15 pm: yoga at the Chalet
• 7:00 pm: dinner (make plans with others, do your own thing)
• 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Meet at Brew Pub or other venue for social

Sunday, December 13, 2026

• 10:00 am: Group warm-up, individual warm-up
• 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Ski improvement sessions with a coach or informal ski groups based on goals, fitness, and ability.
• 12:00 - 12:30 am: Personal baselining ski test: ski the same distance and compare
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Lunch, bring your own, wrap-up, prizes
• 2:00 - 3:00 pm: try biathlon (electronic EcoAims)
• 1:30 - 4:00 pm: informal group ski based on goals, fitness, and ability

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